Crime Rate in East Staffordshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Staffordshire

The total recorded crimes in East Staffordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 922 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Staffordshire crime rate of 7.43 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around East Staffordshire, encompassing approximately 124,021 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (410) incidents (3.54% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (141) incidents (28.18% increase)
  • Public order: (88) incidents (37.50% increase)
East Staffordshire Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 17
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • A511 with total crimes: 15

East Staffordshire Police Info:

Staffordshire Police

How safe is East Staffordshire?

To understand the safety of East Staffordshire, we need to analyze East Staffordshire crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • East Staffordshire has recorded 11,065 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 89.22 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 174 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 10,197 crimes with a crime rate of 82.22, ranking it 191 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Staffordshire:

    • In 2024, East Staffordshire reported a higher crime volume than the Staffordshire average, with 11,065 crimes compared to 9,044. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, East Staffordshire recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 7 other cities.

    • In 2023, East Staffordshire experienced a greater number of crimes than the Staffordshire average, with 10,197 crimes compared to 8,480. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, East Staffordshire recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 7 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, East Staffordshire is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Staffordshire, East Staffordshire has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

East Staffordshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Burton (156 crimes), and the safest, Bagots (6 crimes), is 150 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across East Staffordshire.

Similarly, the area of Burton Central (228 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Burton Brizlincote (14 crimes), with a difference of 214 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within East Staffordshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Burton156
Stapenhill86
Shobnall82
Anglesey72
Winshill71

Safest Wards:

Yoxall11
Abbey9
Weaver8
Rolleston on Dove8
Bagots6

Most Dangerous Areas:

Burton Central228
Burton Stapenhill86
Burton Shobnall82
Burton Winshill71
Burton Eton Park66

Safest Areas:

Abbots Bromley, Yoxall & Marchington36
Uttoxeter Heath25
Burton Stretton21
Barton-under-Needwood19
Burton Brizlincote14

East Staffordshire Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the East Staffordshire has recorded 922 crimes with crime rate of 7.43 ranking 213th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Staffordshire.

In 2024, the total East Staffordshire crimes were 11,065. The crime rate of East Staffordshire in 2024 was 89.22 (year) or 7.43 (month) ranking it 174 danzarous in the UK. East Staffordshire ranked 2 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in Staffordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Staffordshire were around 10,197 crimes with yearly crime rate of 82.22 (year) or 6.85 (month) ranking 191 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Staffordshire, East Staffordshire ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 3 as per crime rate of East Staffordshire

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Staffordshire)CrimesRank (Staffordshire)CrimesRank (Staffordshire)
Lichfield747 87,875 87,222 8
Staffordshire Moorlands706 77,361 76,533 7
Stafford1,011 611,685 49,817 6
South Staffordshire703 58,568 68,424 5
Newcastle-under-Lyme1,029 210,114 510,477 2
Cannock Chase733 48,804 28,187 4
Tamworth593 16,880 36,980 1

East Staffordshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 410 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 141 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (396 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (110 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (347 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (116 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (344 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (94 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (336 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (98 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 302 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 64 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (321 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (82 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 323 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 68 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (341 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (89 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (365 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (110 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (387 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (82 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (381 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (104 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20256
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 202412
October 202420
September 20248
August 202413

A total of 247 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202525
May 202519
April 202527
March 202513
February 20257
January 202518
December 202414
November 202424
October 202418
September 202416
August 202431

A total of 898 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 74.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202588
June 202564
May 202584
April 202574
March 202571
February 202539
January 202565
December 202468
November 202489
October 202484
September 202482
August 202490

A total of 75 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 20253
April 20259
March 20252
February 202511
January 20259
December 20248
November 20246
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 399 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202520
May 202544
April 202528
March 202524
February 202531
January 202536
December 202437
November 202434
October 202439
September 202443
August 202443

A total of 615 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202552
June 202532
May 202535
April 202543
March 202560
February 202539
January 202549
December 202449
November 202460
October 202460
September 202465
August 202471

A total of 335 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202514
May 202525
April 202538
March 202526
February 202529
January 202530
December 202443
November 202426
October 202418
September 202424
August 202422

A total of 261 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202520
May 202522
April 202522
March 202526
February 202518
January 202519
December 202424
November 202418
October 202426
September 202422
August 202433

A total of 79 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202511
May 20259
April 202515
March 20256
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 1137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 94.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 141 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025141
June 2025110
May 2025116
April 202594
March 202598
February 202564
January 202582
December 202465
November 202474
October 2024110
September 202479
August 2024104

A total of 4253 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 354.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 410 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025410
June 2025396
May 2025347
April 2025344
March 2025336
February 2025302
January 2025321
December 2024323
November 2024341
October 2024365
September 2024387
August 2024381

A total of 575 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202557
June 202551
May 202542
April 202553
March 202555
February 202525
January 202545
December 202450
November 202466
October 202432
September 202455
August 202444

A total of 606 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202553
June 202537
May 202542
April 202554
March 202549
February 202548
January 202564
December 202460
November 202448
October 202457
September 202440
August 202454

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations East Staffordshire in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the East Staffordshire postcode area is presented below.

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting2
Public order2
3. A511 (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences10
Other crime1
Drugs1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Albert Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order2
Drugs1
6. All Saints Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Burglary1

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